Poll: Chris Christie rating sets record

Nearly three-quarters of New Jerseyans approve of GOP Gov. Chris Christie, an unprecedented rating that even includes half of Democrats, according to a poll released Tuesday.

Seventy-two percent of voters approve of Christie in a Quinnipiac University poll, and only 21 percent disapprove. Christie’s approval rating is the highest Quinnipiac has measured for a New Jersey governor in at least 16 vyears. Seventy-seven percent of independents and 52 percent of Democrats approve of the potential 2016 president contender, who filed for reelection Monday.

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President Barack Obama, who won 58 percent of the vote in New Jersey earlier this month, has a 59 percent approval rating.

Both Obama and Christie — who were seemingly attached at the hip in the days following Hurricane Sandy — got high marks for their response to the storm. Eighty-two percent rate Obama’s response as “excellent” or “good.” A whopping 95 percent said the same of Christie’s response.

The poll of 1,644 registered voters was conducted Nov. 19-25. It has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.4 percentage points.

Christie is proof republicans don't know what they have until its gone.

They put all their eggs in Mitt Romneys basket and lost, Christie saw the writing on the wall and embraced a winner in President Obama, nothing wrong with that, everybody loves a winner.

To be a "Good" republican this days you have to be ignorant like Marco Rubio who doesnt even know how old the Earth is. Thats the type of person that Americans dont want in the WH, they want smart people who believe in science an climate change not an ignoramus.

And deservedly so. GOP, esp Boehner, Cantor and others should take note. Put aside GOP party politics if it conflicts with the people you represent or the US in general and you too will move up in the polls from your current dismal position.

Christie DID handle the hurricane well, but I do not like his policies of huge tax breaks for corporations, then cutting education, and I definitely oppose school vouchers which are a way to fund bible schools with pulic funds.

I don't agree with Christie's politics but I love the fact that he unlike all the other Republicans did not pander to the ignorant Republican base. He had previously said he "was tired of the craizes, Sharia law?" Then showed that the president was willing to work with republicans that were willing to work with him. Christie's the far rights worst nightmare, a republican who doesn't pander to them and who tells the truth.

Oh no, Christie put the welfare of the people of his state over the Republican party. Too bad the Republic party in congress doesn't put the welfare of the country and the American people over the Republican party. But the good thing is the American people are getting what the repubs are all about.

I don't agree with Christie's politics but I love the fact that he unlike all the other Republicans did not pander to the ignorant Republican base. He had previously said he "was tired of the craizes, Sharia law?" Then showed that the president was willing to work with republicans that were willing to work with him. Christie's the far rights worst nightmare, a republican who doesn't pander to them and who tells the truth.

Makes sense to me. When you can buy votes like his BRO Barry why not? Stay out of northern florida fat ass. But if you do come here take Charlie Chris with you. He will show you how to flip flop parties when it suits you.

It's not that he did a particularly great job getting everyone back to normal. It's that he didn't BS them and talk by them like a politician. If Christie is one thing, he's accountable, and people like that. Too bad it's a rare quality these days.

Chris Christie has betrayed the Republican party in the most intimate way. It is beyond disgusting and grotesque how a man can walk away from his values and embrace the dark demons of anti-American sentiment. For sure, it's hard to understand the motives one would have for sacrificing his children and grandchildren merely for a few minutes of fame. Chris Christie will live on infamously as a charlatan, someone who took the trust that New Jersey residents invested in him and faithlessly abandoned it.

A piece of hope that each child in this country devoted to the likes of Christie died as it was slaughtered by cynicism and the expectation that reneging on the promises to true patriots would be rewarded with the affections of independent voters. Chris Christie will never be president. Those few of us that still guard the American dream will not allow it. We know too well that Christie is not of us, but of a sinister soul that would surrender tomorrow's promise for unworthy gains today.

Independents don't love snakes, they love faithful men that cherish their vows to protect freedom and the Constitution. Such a man is not named Chris Christie. He will be reminded of his sins if he should ever throw his hat in the ring for president.

Christie, you are a liberal and should join your other outcasts from Heaven in the Democratic party. You have a shared fate with those who have abandoned America. You are one of them. Go be with those who are the same inside as you are!

"Makes sense to me. When you can buy votes like his BRO Barry why not? Stay out of northern florida fat ass. But if you do come here take Charlie Chris with you. He will show you how to flip flop parties when it suits you."

^^^ THE voice of the Republican Party. We Democrats thank you sincerely :)

He rightfully has high approvals because he actually seems interested in doing his job well and with integrity. People of all political persuasions can appreciate the priority he placed on getting ALL citizens of New Jersey the services they needed, even though that meant working closely with a Democratic administration. He has a spine and priorities - pay attention, Mitt - for lack of these you lost.